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2 Serious problems

I have been a Samsung Galaxy Y user for more than a year. I have to say that this device is awesome. But.... I have later noticed 2 problems.
1) One day I tried to install Elegance ROM. I followed all steps very carefully and when the installation was done, I rebooted my phone. Unfortunately, my phone booted up again at Samsung stock firmware. I tried to enter recovery mode because I wanted to see what went wrong, but I was automatically redirected to CWM recovery. I tried once again to install Elegance ROM, and the result was the same. From that day, CWM is my default recovery. Why? How to fix this??? I can't access stock recovery and I also cannot install any custom ROMs. How to fix this?
2) Even my SD card is full with songs, photos and videos, the "Gallery" and "Music" apps don't read any file. Why? How to fix this?
P.S. I'm running stock 2.3.6 rooted.
Thanks for help.
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You have a permanent cwm because you are using a custom kernel with a permanent cwm - probably was included in the rom zip
If you want stock recovery flash stock kernel (can be found in general section or flash hells fusion #50 from dev section and select option to flash stock kernel)
you would of remained on stock rom after flashing another rom because you didn't mount system in cwm before you flashed the zip
As for your other problem flash stock rom via odin as you have probably mucked something up from flashing zips incorrectly

So.... If I flash the stock kernel, will I be able to access stock recovery and flash CWM every time I want?
By the way, this mess with the files started when I changed my phone's SIM card. When I turned my ohine on again, I opened by mistake the "Galery" app. I noticed that no images were there. I also thought that the "music" might also had the same problem. And that's what happened. Which Odin version I will need?
Thanks again.
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dimsar2013 said:
So.... If I flash the stock kernel, will I be able to access stock recovery and flash CWM every time I want?
By the way, this mess with the files started when I changed my phone's SIM card. When I turned my ohine on again, I opened by mistake the "Galery" app. I noticed that no images were there. I also thought that the "music" might also had the same problem. And that's what happened. Which Odin version I will need?
Thanks again.
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Dude ur 2nd problem may be caused by Ur sd card!!
Try another sd card may it help you!!

dimsar2013 said:
So.... If I flash the stock kernel, will I be able to access stock recovery and flash CWM every time I want?
By the way, this mess with the files started when I changed my phone's SIM card. When I turned my ohine on again, I opened by mistake the "Galery" app. I noticed that no images were there. I also thought that the "music" might also had the same problem. And that's what happened. Which Odin version I will need?
Thanks again.
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Yes stock kernel = stock recovery and you can flash a temporary cwm
there is no problems with a permanent cwm in custom kernels as you need cwm to flash roms
If you goto phone settings about phone it will show you your current baseband - for example mine is xxlf3
You can either download that stock rom firmware from dokys thread if there or any other from your country

Thanks everybody. You are all really helpful. I appreciate your help. But tell me, do I need to mount system before installing Elegance? And while I'm having a custom kernel installed, can I flash roms or I need the stock kernel?
Thanks again.
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dimsar2013 said:
Thanks everybody. You re awesome. I appreciate your help. But tell me, do I need to mount system before installing Elegance? And while I'm having a custom kernel installed, can I flash roms or I need the stock kernel?
Thanks again.
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Follow instructions on the op of the rom you want to flash
you must always mount system before flashing a zip else nothing will happen - you can flash zips all day and no changes would happen as it can't write to system as it's not mount!
As a general rule
wipe system
wipe data
wipe cache
mount system
mount data
mount cache
flash zip
format data (not always required just for some roms)
restart
you do not need to go back to stock to change rom
There are guides in general section - please read them first then you would understand the process

My current ROM. Stock 2.3.6 rooted
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A few months ago, I installed Creed 3.5 ROM. It was awesome. I want to install it again but tell me:
Can I install it while I have a custom kernel installed? If yes, do I need to mount system before installing? Thanks for help

dimsar2013 said:
A few months ago, I installed Creed 3.5 ROM. It was awesome. I want to install it again but tell me:
Can I install it while I have a custom kernel installed? If yes, do I need to mount system before installing? Thanks for help
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Yes you can flash it over any kernel and yeah mount all the partitions after formatting them.

dimsar2013 said:
A few months ago, I installed Creed 3.5 ROM. It was awesome. I want to install it again but tell me:
Can I install it while I have a custom kernel installed? If yes, do I need to mount system before installing? Thanks for help
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I refer you to my previous post in this thread
wipe data system cache
mount everything
flash rom
you can use any compatible kernel

The problem with the files is caused by the sdcard
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A little info for those stuck at 49% using LG Flash Tool

I just want to share my experience after a bad flash and no way to recover.
I was still able to get to TWRP. I had flashed a Rom and it went bad. Long story short. No Loki causing boot into fastboot screen.
Tried using flash tools to restore stock with kdz. No good kept stopping at 49% because it was not the expected firmware.
The fix.
Wipe system in recovery then try again. With system wiped. The firmware matches and installs as expected.
Just wanted to share my experience. Maybe it will help someone else with the same problem.
Brian
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THANK YOU!!
I registered specifically so I could post here.
I was looking for ages trying to find a fix. Always getting stuck at that 49%. Back to normal now!
Thanks alot

cambuchan said:
I registered specifically so I could post here.
I was looking for ages trying to find a fix. Always getting stuck at that 49%. Back to normal now!
Thanks alot
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Glad it was if help for you!
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What fixed it for my friend was "format data," as in internal storage as well.
Thank you!

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cheami said:
What fixed it for my friend was "format data," as in internal storage as well.
Thank you!
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Hi, sorry for my english , I'm french
I wanted to flash a custom rom on my LG G2 D802 .
I wanted the Paranoid Android (PA +) with 4.3 JellyBean .
So I made the
Backup
Wipe data / factory reset
Wipe cache partition
Wipe dalvik Cache
After I
Choose zip ( custom ROM ) from sd card
Then I
Reboot System Now
And turn on my laptop, I get an error message saying
[640 ] started Fastboot Mode
[ 690] udc start ()
I realized I had to flash AOSP kernel before changing to a ROM paranoid . But my kernel is blocked and so I have to go back to the stock ROM
When I did this tutorial using lg tools , flashing stops at 49% with an error message .
I also saw that I could access the recovery mod by following this link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2565904(but I saw that I could not otherwise reboot my phone after it was bricking ) and therefore flash my stock Rom which I had made the backup . But I do not know if the ROM has been saved and if it remained in my files after the Wipes.
If it is not there, is that in buying a micro USB ====> HUSB adapter, I could install a stock ROM from a USB key ? Or is there a way I can put files from my computer to my laptop which has no port micro sd?
And is what I could with my kernel "blocked " ?
Thank you very much

harryleplusfort said:
Hi, sorry for my english , I'm french
I wanted to flash a custom rom on my LG G2 D802 .
I wanted the Paranoid Android (PA +) with 4.3 JellyBean .
So I made the
Backup
Wipe data / factory reset
Wipe cache partition
Wipe dalvik Cache
After I
Choose zip ( custom ROM ) from sd card
Then I
Reboot System Now
And turn on my laptop, I get an error message saying
[640 ] started Fastboot Mode
[ 690] udc start ()
I realized I had to flash AOSP kernel before changing to a ROM paranoid . But my kernel is blocked and so I have to go back to the stock ROM
When I did this tutorial using lg tools , flashing stops at 49% with an error message .
I also saw that I could access the recovery mod by following this link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2565904(but I saw that I could not otherwise reboot my phone after it was bricking ) and therefore flash my stock Rom which I had made the backup . But I do not know if the ROM has been saved and if it remained in my files after the Wipes.
If it is not there, is that in buying a micro USB ====> HUSB adapter, I could install a stock ROM from a USB key ? Or is there a way I can put files from my computer to my laptop which has no port micro sd?
And is what I could with my kernel "blocked " ?
Thank you very much
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It sounds like you have access to recovery, so you can use adb to push or pull files from your phone. Your backup should still be on your phone, as long as you didn't wipe the internal storage.
I'd suggest pulling the important photos/videos/backup/files/etc from your phone to your computer, then wiping internal storage or wipe factory reset. Then hopefully it wont get stuck at 49%, as that is what I did for my friend's D801 to allow it to go back to stock 100%.

Exactly what i keep telling people with the same issue, Just do a full wipe in cwm/twrp before restoring to stock. the problem is allot of them can't get into recovery :silly:

Thanks for sharing! Will be useful someday
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Posted this problem in another thread but haven't had an answer so hoping this one will help, have a vs980 with B firmware, rooted and was running cm11 Sat I installed rayglobe Rom ported to vs980 after running it for a few hours I decided to install twrp then I was gonna try phills recovery cause I was used to it, I installed freegee from the market and it ran a check and sshowed me the recoveries available for my phone, the short version is for some reason it read my phone version as the rayglobe 802 firmware and I hit install not realizing it wasn't. Reading vs980 now I have no recovery, flash tool does not work ( says wrong phone) rayglobe runs perfect but all maps dealong with root sees a 802 phone. Anyone have a idea how to fix this?
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quinejh said:
Posted this problem in another thread but haven't had an answer so hoping this one will help, have a vs980 with B firmware, rooted and was running cm11 Sat I installed rayglobe Rom ported to vs980 after running it for a few hours I decided to install twrp then I was gonna try phills recovery cause I was used to it, I installed freegee from the market and it ran a check and sshowed me the recoveries available for my phone, the short version is for some reason it read my phone version as the rayglobe 802 firmware and I hit install not realizing it wasn't. Reading vs980 now I have no recovery, flash tool does not work ( says wrong phone) rayglobe runs perfect but all maps dealong with root sees a 802 phone. Anyone have a idea how to fix this?
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Edit your build.prop to the correct device and install the correct recovery
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No clue how to do that can u use Rom manager app to do that?
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quinejh said:
No clue how to do that can u use Rom manager app to do that?
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Search is your friend, any app that can edit the build prop should work, please make a backup of your build prop. if you get it wrong your device will not boot.

Ok I found a thread on here about how to use file explorer to change the build prop it says there r 2 entries I need to change but my question is do I change it from d802 to vs980 or vs980b?
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leomd333 said:
Exactly what i keep telling people with the same issue, Just do a full wipe in cwm/twrp before restoring to stock. the problem is allot of them can't get into recovery :silly:
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Well I could get into recovery but it did not fix the problem.

Please explain!
bri315317 said:
I just want to share my experience after a bad flash and no way to recover.
I was still able to get to TWRP. I had flashed a Rom and it went bad. Long story short. No Loki causing boot into fastboot screen.
Tried using flash tools to restore stock with kdz. No good kept stopping at 49% because it was not the expected firmware.
The fix.
Wipe system in recovery then try again. With system wiped. The firmware matches and installs as expected.
Just wanted to share my experience. Maybe it will help someone else with the same problem.
Brian
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I have same problem with my F320L. I will try your method but please explain bit more that how should i do?
In twrp, first hard reset and then do full wipe (all wipe except internal memory and do not format any thing) or describe the way please?
Thanks!

bri315317 said:
I just want to share my experience after a bad flash and no way to recover.
I was still able to get to TWRP. I had flashed a Rom and it went bad. Long story short. No Loki causing boot into fastboot screen.
Tried using flash tools to restore stock with kdz. No good kept stopping at 49% because it was not the expected firmware.
The fix.
Wipe system in recovery then try again. With system wiped. The firmware matches and installs as expected.
Just wanted to share my experience. Maybe it will help someone else with the same problem.
Brian
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When i go to recovery mode i only have function Factory reset...
Can you help me please ?

Slow Data Speed After Custom Rom Note 3 N900W8

Hello all. I have my Note 3 flashed with NoteX 10 and it is working flawlessly. The battery life, speed and customization is second to none. Thanks a lot to polish_pat on posting this method to retain knox and let us flash custom roms,root and kernels. However, I'm having sluggish download speeds when using my data plan. I'm not certain if this has to do with the kernel or the modem and I'd like some help on this. My phone is from Claro PR and I'm using the kernel/modem from the NoteX 10 ROM. I tried extracting the ROM from the Official Claro PR Firmware but when I try to flash it ODIN freezes. If anyone can help me it will be greatly appreciated.

Antoni0_23 said:
Hello all. I have my Note 3 flashed with NoteX 10 and it is working flawlessly. The battery life, speed and customization is second to none. Thanks a lot to polish_pat on posting this method to retain knox and let us flash custom roms,root and kernels. However, I'm having sluggish download speeds when using my data plan. I'm not certain if this has to do with the kernel or the modem and I'd like some help on this. My phone is from Claro PR and I'm using the kernel/modem from the NoteX 10 ROM. I tried extracting the ROM from the Official Claro PR Firmware but when I try to flash it ODIN freezes. If anyone can help me it will be greatly appreciated.
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Hey,
Im using the same phone (N900W8) and had similar problems with the same rom. What worked for me....
1) Using the latest version of TWRP I made a full backup of the stock rom to sd card.
(incase you didn't make a backup go HERE to get stock files)
2) Format internal storage & flash xnote 10 rom with desired settings. (After flashing rom, I had to flash the WIFI Fix)
3) In TRWP menu I then restored only the efs and Modem from the stock backup I made earlier.
After the restore my signal strength increased quite a bit. I find that the Network Signal Speed Booster app also helps!

bibo979 said:
Hey,
Im using the same phone (N900W8) and had similar problems with the same rom. What worked for me....
1) Using the latest version of TWRP I made a full backup of the stock rom to sd card.
(incase you didn't make a backup go HERE to get stock files)
2) Format internal storage & flash xnote 10 rom with desired settings. (After flashing rom, I had to flash the WIFI Fix)
3) In TRWP menu I then restored only the efs and Modem from the stock backup I made earlier.
After the restore my signal strength increased quite a bit. I find that the Network Signal Speed Booster app also helps!
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I did everything you said and I succesfully backed up the efs and modem . Now I'm having problems reinstalling TWRP since it doesn't seem to install. I currently have CWM installed with no issues. I've tried to flash TWRP with Odin (like I did to backup my EFS and Modem), flash it via GooManager and Install it through CWM with no luck at all. It seems to install and after rebooting it says loading recovery, loads a black screen, vibrates and reboots itself. Any help with this ?

Antoni0_23 said:
I did everything you said and I succesfully backed up the efs and modem . Now I'm having problems reinstalling TWRP since it doesn't seem to install. I currently have CWM installed with no issues. I've tried to flash TWRP with Odin (like I did to backup my EFS and Modem), flash it via GooManager and Install it through CWM with no luck at all. It seems to install and after rebooting it says loading recovery, loads a black screen, vibrates and reboots itself. Any help with this ?
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If you have 4.4 bootloader, then you have to flash this instead. The one for N900W8 doesn't work ( at least for me ) on 4.4 BL.

hey_joe said:
If you have 4.4 bootloader, then you have to flash this instead. The one for N900W8 doesn't work ( at least for me ) on 4.4 BL.
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I installed that file and it worked but now it doesn't see the backup I made with the other version -_-.

Antoni0_23 said:
I installed that file and it worked but now it doesn't see the backup I made with the other version -_-.
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Have you tried pointing twrp where you saved the file?

hey_joe said:
Have you tried pointing twrp where you saved the file?
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I tried pointing it to Internal/External storage with no luck. It won't recognize the modem. I've tried this on two phones and I have the same problem on the two of them.

SOLVED: "if you run a nandroid backup on the new phone, compare the numbers for that backup with the numbers for the old backup you want to restore. they will be different numbers. i had this issue before and changing the numbers from the old backup to the same numbers of the new backup fixed the problem. then TWRP will see the nandroid for you to restore. the folder inside "TWRP" then the folder inside "BACKUPS" that is the folder you want to rename. it will be a number like.....mine is 9202f5d1. thats the number specific to that exact phone. good luck. "

Antoni0_23 said:
SOLVED: "if you run a nandroid backup on the new phone, compare the numbers for that backup with the numbers for the old backup you want to restore. they will be different numbers. i had this issue before and changing the numbers from the old backup to the same numbers of the new backup fixed the problem. then TWRP will see the nandroid for you to restore. the folder inside "TWRP" then the folder inside "BACKUPS" that is the folder you want to rename. it will be a number like.....mine is 9202f5d1. thats the number specific to that exact phone. good luck. "
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I restored the efs and the modem and I'm still having issues with slow internet connection. I looked up the APN settings and they are correct.

I think the problem is that we, Claro Puerto Rico users don't have the proper 4.4.2 modem since there is no update yet for us.
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Hey did you solve your slow data problem?
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Recovery can't mount data

Hello, I am a novice at best when it comes to this. That being said I have successfully Unlocked my boot-loader, rooted and installed roms to my phone. Recently when using TWRP 2.7 I noticed that it would not mount data when restoring my backup. I then noticed it would not mount data when creating a new backup while using TWRP 2.7. I then installed CWM latest recovery. It does the same thing. In the process I got stuck in CWM and had to AP Fastboot to stock 4.4.2. Now with CWM it will not mount data when doing a backup. I cant load a rom without having a secure backup. What can I do? Need help! Calling all devs!

I'm pretty sure that the only recovery available is CWM for the RAZR HD. However, that recovery can't mount data. I don't think there is a custom recovery right now that had full functionality for the RAZR M.
With that said, the kernel sources have been released, so I would say its only a matter of time before an updated recovery is available that can support mounting data.
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queue72 said:
I'm pretty sure that the only recovery available is CWM for the RAZR HD. However, that recovery can't mount data. I don't think there is a custom recovery right now that had full functionality for the RAZR M.
With that said, the kernel sources have been released, so I would say its only a matter of time before an updated recovery is available that can support mounting data.
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I have had TWRP work just fine in the past. Others are having no problem with them as I can tell. This is an original Razr M.

ehunter74 said:
I have had TWRP work just fine in the past. Others are having no problem with them as I can tell. This is an original Razr M.
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There is no TWRP designed for the KK update, yet. CWM is only working aftermarket recovery right now. TWRP should be out any day.

OK let me give more details. I was running Beanstock Rom with Android 4.3 on my ORIGINAL XT907. I was running TWRP 2.6 flawlessly. I tried to load a new ROM (KitStock 4.4.2). When I tried to backup my current configuration with TWRP it would not mount data during the backup procedure. I panicked and backed out. I seen that CWM was a better choice and installed CWM v6.0.4.8 It also would not load data during backup. I then tried to back out of that and it got stuck on boot. would not go past no matter what. tried to load KitStock ROM anyway. Same effect. I could still get back into CWM recovery and also bootloader. I then installed the latest STOCK ROM I could find and it is version 183.46.10XT907.Verizon.en.US. Kernal is [email protected]#1. Build number KDA20.62-10.1 Android version 4.4.2

I think what I have discovered is that I must have a "working" corrupted file script whit this stock ROM. I discovered that if I formatted my SD card I could mount the data and backup my nandroid. So my SD card was corrupted??? Also after I knew I had a good backup when I tried to install CM10.1 it gave me a status 7 error. Ok did the status 7 fix by editing the script on two different ROMs. It still aborts installation. Now I consider myself a noob but I'm no stranger to the ROM installation process. I've done all the right steps. Backup. Wipe 3x, mount system, install. This seems like a deeper problem. Please HELP!

Galaxy S4 I9515 VE Edition - No touch HELP!

Hi all,
I have ran into a few problems whilst flashing the stable Cyanogenmod 10.2.1-jfltetmo and im hoping someone can help me.
Problems:
1) I have no touch screen with CM
2) I am currently using CWM v6.0.4.7(no touch) and it is not letting me mount my internal SD for me to add another zip to flash and test if that works
3) The backups that i did prior to flashing are throwing an 'MD5 mismatch' at me, therefore i can't restore back to stock.
Could anyone help me with ANY of the above issues for me to have a functioning phone again :crying:

KidMarley said:
Hi all,
Could anyone help me with ANY of the above issues for me to have a functioning phone again :crying:
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Flash a stock firmware via Odin.

KidMarley said:
Hi all,
I have ran into a few problems whilst flashing the stable Cyanogenmod 10.2.1-jfltetmo and im hoping someone can help me.
Problems:
1) I have no touch screen with CM
2) I am currently using CWM v6.0.4.7(no touch) and it is not letting me mount my internal SD for me to add another zip to flash and test if that works
3) The backups that i did prior to flashing are throwing an 'MD5 mismatch' at me, therefore i can't restore back to stock.
Could anyone help me with ANY of the above issues for me to have a functioning phone again :crying:
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Why are you trying to flash highly outdated software with a highly outdated recovery?
You try to flash CM 10.2.1 which is years old and is not updated. Same applies for CWM. Do not use those.
If you want CM then here it is:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s4/i9505-develop/rom-cm12-1-galaxy-s4-ve-gt-i9515-t3172140
Flash only using TWRP recovery.

Lennyz1988 said:
Why are you trying to flash highly outdated software with a highly outdated recovery?
You try to flash CM 10.2.1 which is years old and is not updated. Same applies for CWM. Do not use those.
If you want CM then here it is:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s4/i9505-develop/rom-cm12-1-galaxy-s4-ve-gt-i9515-t3172140
Flash only using TWRP recovery.
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Thank you very much for your help!
I flashed the TWRP recovery with Odin, then mounted the SD card and flashed the ROM in that thread and everything is working great!
Again thank you. I will close the thread now.
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